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Caregiving Resources &
Community Support
This resource hub was created to support family caregivers, older adults, and individuals seeking care by connecting them with trusted information, helpful tools, and local community services that promote dignity, independence, and well-being at home.
Community Connections
The Friends’ works alongside healthcare providers, community organizations, and local partners to help individuals and families access the support, education, and connections they need throughout their care journey.
Supporting Care Through Shared Knowledge
Whether you are caring for a loved one or seeking support for yourself, access to reliable information can make a meaningful difference. Here you’ll find a diverse collection of articles focused on caregiving, aging in place, wellness, and community support. We hope these resources help inform, encourage, and support you wherever you are on your journey.
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Grief and Self Esteem
Enhancing Daily Life
Giving the Gift of Touch
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Muskoka/Parry Sound Community Resources
Eastholme Community Support Services
(Congregate Dining/Meals on Wheels/Volunteer Transportation) [email protected]
705.724.6028 1.888.521.0000 www.eastholme.ca
West Parry Sound District Community Support Services
(Congregate Dining/Exercise/Meals on Wheels/Volunteer Trans portation)
705.746.5602 [email protected] www.parrysoundsupportservices.ca
NE Home & Community Care
705.746.4602 1.800.440.6762 www.healthcareathome.ca/northeast
North Simcoe Muskoka Home & Community Care
705.721.8010 Ext. 6100 Toll Free: 1.888.721.2222 Ex 6100 www.healthcareathome.ca/nsm
Alzheimer Society of Muskoka
Serving Muskoka & Parry Sound 1.800.605.2075
www.alzheimermuskoka.ca
Port Loring
(Meals on Wheels & Volunteer Transport) 705.757.2530
Muskoka/Parry Sound Mental Health Services
www.mpscmhs.on.ca Bracebridge: 705.645.2262 Fax 705.645.7473 Huntsville: 705.789.8891 Fax:705.789.3002 Parry Sound: 705.746.4264; Fax:705.746.1537 Toll Free:1.866.829.7049
Crisis Lines:
Muskoka and area: 1.888.893.8333
Parry Sound and area, incl. Sundridge: 1.800.461.5424
Ontario Renovates
District of Muskoka – Assis tance for Accessibility Modifications 1.800.461.4210
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
flu clinics/health information 1.877.721.7520
Walk in Clinic
Bracebridge Medical Ctr. 705.646.7634
Scams and Frauds
Crime Stoppers – 1.800.222.8477
Senior’s Programs & Services Muskoka
705.645.2100 ext.199
McConnell Foundation Muskoka
Financial Assistance for eye glasses/assistive devices/dentures/ dental 705.645.2412
Muskoka Senior’s
(Meals on Wheels, Transporta tion (Huntsville and area), Congregate dinning) 705.789.6676
Red Cross
Transportation (South Muskoka) 705.721. 3313 ext. 5602
Elder Abuse
Senior’s Safety Line – call if you are being mistreated, bullied or neglected 1.888.299.1011
Assistive Device Exchange A.D.E.
Data base of devices for sale or free www.Assistivedeviceexchange.com
M-SAA
Agreement
Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement
Outlines how The Friends Non-Profit Organization meets service standards and accountability requirements.
Quality Care Assessment
A recent assessment capturing feedback from clients, caregivers, and staff about the quality of care we provide.
In the Spotlight
Discover stories that highlight the heart of our community, from client experiences to volunteer highlights and program milestones. These features offer a glimpse into the meaningful work happening every day across Parry Sound and Muskoka.